Radiographic Practicum I

Catalog description

Corequisite: RAD 311, RAD 312, RAD 313 RAD 314 is the first of an eight part series of practicum courses. This course begins with providing the student with exposure to the radiology department in the hospital and large clinic settings. Under direct supervision, the student will experience patient interaction by participating in the transportation and care of patients. Assigned clinical rotations will include diagnostic radiographic rooms, fluoroscopic rooms and portable radiographic examinations on the patient floors. Under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, the student will perform radiographic imaging of the anatomical units that was instructed during the Radiographic Procedures and Image Analysis I course. The student will be instructed on the ancillary activities that are necessary for the successful completion of a medical imaging examination. (CR/NC grade only)